Question : Poverty alleviation programs in India are primarily implemented by:
Option 1: Ministry of Rural Development
Option 2: Ministry of Finance
Option 3: Ministry of Home Affairs
Option 4: Ministry of Agriculture
Correct Answer: Ministry of Rural Development
Solution : The correct answer is (a) Ministry of Rural Development.
Poverty alleviation programs in India are primarily implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development.
The Ministry of Rural Development in India is responsible for the implementation of various poverty alleviation programs and schemes aimed at improving the socio-economic conditions of rural areas and reducing poverty. Some of the key poverty alleviation programs implemented by this ministry include the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (PMAY), Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), and Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), among others.